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title: "2022-039 Assessment of ESO BP2 IT Investment Plan"
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# 2022-039 Assessment of ESO BP2 IT Investment Plan

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fa5798a-f1ce-47c8-9c40-ed2d6c817bfc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "2022-039 Assessment of ESO BP2 IT Investment Plan" is being conducted by Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London. This contract falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services and encompasses various IT consultancy roles to assess the ESO's Business Plan IT investments for the period from 2023 to 2025. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, with the award process now complete as of 13 April 2022. The total contract value is £145,840, and the contract period runs from 11 April 2022 to 16 September 2022. Key stakeholders involved include Zuhlke Engineering Ltd, the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, including those focused on business analysis, project management, and systems consultancy. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering consultancy services in the energy sector or related areas would be particularly suited to participate. Engaging with this contract could enable these businesses to enhance their visibility in the market while also contributing to the evolving landscape of energy system operations.

## Notice

The department requires IT consultants to use the criteria set out in Ofgem's ESO Business Plan: IT Investment Plan Guidance to holistically assess the ESO's second Business Plan (BP2) IT investments and inform Ofgem's Draft Determinations in advance of the BP2 period (2023-25) and anticipated transition to a Future System Operator (FSO).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd08f66e-f3e4-40e7-a5db-2a231bd8ed6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 16 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,840 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZUHLKE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd08f66e-f3e4-40e7-a5db-2a231bd8ed6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd08f66e-f3e4-40e7-a5db-2a231bd8ed6a
  22nd April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR164241
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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